Seniors

Published March 3, 2020

SOAR to focus on emerging tech for seniors

FARMINGTON HILLS — The Society of Active Retirees nonprofit will spend time this winter looking ahead at some of the emerging trends and technology coming down the pipeline that may affect their older adult population.

Published February 11, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Seniors stay on the clock in their golden years

METRO DETROIT — Whether it’s to fatten the wallet, to be social or simply to maintain a sense of accomplishment, many seniors are choosing to stay in the workforce after retirement.

Published January 21, 2020

Rochester Post

Outdoor adult fitness park opens at the OPC

ROCHESTER — Seniors who want to switch up their fitness routines in the new year can head to the new outdoor adult fitness center at the Older Persons’ Commission.

Published January 17, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

New senior services center opens at Orchard Mall

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Previously spread across the township, West Bloomfield senior programming is now consolidated in one dedicated space at Orchard Mall.

Published January 15, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Staying in the game

METRO DETROIT — It’s another early Saturday morning, and Angelo Taormina is lacing up his ice skates. Like he has done for the past three decades, he’s preparing to take the ice at Hazel Park Ice Arena with friends and family for their weekly drop-in hockey game. The puck drops at 8:20 a.m.

Published January 15, 2020

Rochester Post

Seniors prepare for Michigan Senior Olympics Winter Games

ROCHESTER — When Craig Butler turned 50 last March, he jumped at the chance to participate in the Michigan Senior Olympics.

Kyle Middleton is the new senior activities coordinator for the St. Clair Shores Senior Activity Center.

Published January 3, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

New senior activities coordinator on board in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A few months after the departure of the coordinator of the St. Clair Shores Senior Activity Center, a new leader is in place.

Published December 27, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Make sure you get the tax return you deserve

UTICA — If you’re looking to find out if you are getting the tax return you actually deserve, you might want to consider attending the next Utica City Council meeting Jan. 14.

Published December 13, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Helm packages up some Christmas cheer

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — For more than 15 years, the Helm at the Boll Life Center has put together some special Christmas gifts for seniors in the Harper Woods and Grosse Pointe communities.

Published December 13, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

BOC approves one-year millage for medical facility

MOUNT CLEMENS — Nearly $3 million will be raised next year through a one-time millage.

Published November 20, 2019

Southfield Sun

Volunteers needed for raking and snow shoveling for seniors

SOUTHFIELD — As more seniors age in place, it can be tough to find someone willing to help with leaf and snow removal.

Published November 5, 2019

Troy Times

Retirement community learns if trinkets are treasures in Troy

TROY — Diane Roux, who lives and works caring for her mother at American House in Troy, has a wooden easel her uncle used when he worked for Walt Disney.

Published November 5, 2019

Farmington Press

Senior living center, self-storage facility developments approved

FARMINGTON HILLS — A final verdict has been reached in a planned unit development project that proposes to bring an assisted living and memory care center, and a self-storage facility to the city.

Published October 30, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Now’s the time to give Medicare plans the once-over

METRO DETROIT — Now through Dec. 7 is the only time that Medicare beneficiaries can change their prescription drug plans.

Sylvia Durant, 83, of Farmington Hills, is the author of “A Better Man, Woman & Child” and “Rich Wisdom.”

Published October 30, 2019

C&G Newspapers

‘It’s never too late’ to share your story

METRO DETROIT — Author Sylvia Durant, 83, of Farmington Hills, knows firsthand that it’s never too late for anyone, especially seniors, to share their stories of wisdom and learning with the world.

Published October 21, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Former Fraser teacher, Air Force instructor reflects on life

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Bob Bondy has lived quite the life.

Published October 14, 2019

Woodward Talk

Seniors working with Berkley students to set up transportation options

HUNTINGTON WOODS/BERKLEY — Seniors who would like to use ride-sharing services, such as Uber and Lyft, can work with high school students to get past any technological obstacles.

Published October 14, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Utica woman celebrates 101st birthday

UTICA — One hundred years is a long time for sure, an entire century, but how about 101 years?

Published October 8, 2019

Woodward Talk

Yearlong assessment leads to recommendations to improve lives of senior residents

FERNDALE — Ferndale is looking to improve the lives of its senior population after reaching out to residents to hear about what they need and want from their city.

Published September 23, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Local veterans honored with memorial at senior living community in Clinton Township

FRASER/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Military veterans who reside at Pine Ridge of Garfield got a nice surprise on the morning of Sept. 5.

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